Abcam, ab31962, Anti-Wnt11 antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal WNT11 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Recombinant fragment - Human, Human samples. Cited in 22 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.,
Specificity:From Jan 2024, QC testing of replenishment batches of this polyclonal changed. All tested and expected application and reactive species combinations are still covered by our Abcam product promise. However, we no longer test all applications. For more information on a specific batch, please contact our Scientific Support who will be happy to help.This antibody detects recombinant human Wnt11 by Western Blotting. We have been unable to detect endogenous protein in cell lines with this antibody, possibly due to the low level of endogenous protein in the samples tested.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Wnt11 also known as Wingless-type MMTV integration site family member 11 is a signaling protein weighing approximately 40 kDa. It is a member of the Wnt family which consists of secreted glycoproteins characterized by their cysteine-rich structure. Wnt11 regulates cellular processes and is expressed in various tissues including heart and developing limbs. This protein plays a role in cellular communication and influences cell fate determinations during early development.
Biological function summary
The signaling protein Wnt11 modulates diverse cellular processes including cell polarity and migration. Wnt11 is part of a group of proteins that orchestrate cellular signaling without forming a stable complex. It influences the planar cell polarity (PCP) pathway which affects how cells align themselves in the tissue plane. Wnt11's interaction with other Wnt proteins further diversifies its role in developmental signaling impacting processes such as gastrulation and organ development.
Pathways
Wnt11 influences key biological pathways vital for embryogenesis and tissue homeostasis. Wnt11 participates in the non-canonical Wnt signaling pathway like the PCP pathway facilitating cytoskeletal rearrangements and cell adhesion. Wnt11 often interacts with related proteins such as Dishevelled and Frizzled receptors. Additionally Wnt11 influences cardiac morphogenesis and is distinct from the canonical Wnt/beta-catenin pathway emphasizing its role in developmental processes independent of gene transcription activation.
Wnt11 impacts cardiac development and skeletal abnormalities. Defective Wnt11 signaling associates with congenital heart defects as its disruption alters heart tube formation. Associations also exist with craniofacial anomalies. Relevant proteins intersecting with these disorders include Vangl2 in PCP signaling indicating Wnt11's role in ensuring normal organ architecture. By influencing cellular migration and alignment Wnt11 contributes to understanding developmental disorders and potential therapeutic targets.